Social Media Optimization

About this workshop

Rural businesses face unique opportunities and challenges in today's rapidly changing marketplace. This workshop explores key trends impacting rural businesses, including artificial intelligence (AI), evolving customer expectations, strategic partnerships, and practical strategies to finish the year strong.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand emerging trends shaping rural small businesses.
• Explore practical ways to use AI to improve business operations and customer engagement.
• Adapt to changing customer expectations and buying behaviors.
• Build strategic partnerships that support long-term business growth.
• Develop actionable strategies to strengthen your business and finish the year on a strong note.

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for rural entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community business leaders who want to stay informed about emerging trends and position their businesses for continued success.

What you’ll walk away with

Participants will leave with practical insights, actionable ideas, and a better understanding of the trends influencing rural businesses, along with strategies they can implement immediately to strengthen their business and prepare for future growth.

Presented by

Andy Gyurisin, Director, Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center

Registration is required.

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Funding Disclosure

The Virginia SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Commonwealth of Virginia, George Mason University, and local host institutions. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources. The Virginia SBDC is nationally accredited by America’s SBDC.